Month: February 2024

6 Signs You Need to Replenish Your Mulch

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6 Signs You Need to Replenish Your Mulch 6 Signs You Need to Replenish Your Mulch

Mulching your flowerbeds is a prudent strategy to keep moisture in the soil and protect the roots of your shrubs, trees, and flower bulbs during the summer and winter. Whether you’re using organic or synthetic mulch for your garden, it eventually needs replacement. Keep reading to learn more about the right time to replenish your […]

Can You Put Too Much Mulch Around a Tree?

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Can You Put Too Much Mulch Around a Tree? Can You Put Too Much Mulch Around a Tree?

Most people know about the advantages of mulching around trees, but few understand the drawbacks when not done properly. Plants with shallow root systems, such as shrubs, benefit from light mulching, however, putting a thick layer and too much mulch around tree trunks detracts from the aeration of the soil, smothering the plant. In this […]